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Dismissal (Domestic Relations)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2016

This form is used to officially end a case in domestic relations. It requires the person who started the case (the plaintiff) to file a notice, and it includes sections for the defendant to agree to the dismissal.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 2.504

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party wants to formally close a case in domestic relations. The filing process involves the plaintiff filing the notice, and the judge signs an order to dismiss the case.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney files this notice of dismissal. The form also includes a section for the defendant to sign if they agree to the dismissal.
What happens after this form is filed?
If the judge signs the order, it means the case is dismissed. The note mentions that if child support services were applied for, those services will stop 60 days after the notice date unless the person contacts the Office of Child Support.
Does this form require a fee?
The form text mentions that the plaintiff certifies that all costs of filing and service have been paid.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2016.

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